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Tourists visiting Dubai have been scammed out of thousands of dollars in recent years through a scam known as the ‘Black Seed Powder Scam’ or the ‘Black Seed Oil Scam’. If you are heading to the UAE, be aware of this scam and follow the advice of the Dubai Police contained in this article. The scam is also prevalent in Abu Dhabi and has been copied in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Pakistan.
Some people like to travel on their own while others prefer to travel with partners, friends or in groups. We take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of solo travelling to help you decide whether it’s something you’d like to try in Asia when we are able to get back on the road again.
There are only 10 countries in Asia that allow travellers to use camera drones without a permit. In about 20 others, the process of acquiring permits ranges from relatively easy to extremely hard. In many others, recreational flying of drones is banned. Even in countries where drones are permitted, there are many no-fly zones and regulations that have to be followed. Penalties for breaching drone laws can be heavy fines or even imprisonment. This article summarises where you can and cannot fly drones in Asia.
Asian countries comprise the majority of the countries on which travellers are searching for information online. That may come as no surprise given the diversity of the continent and the large number of year-round holiday destinations. But what may be a surprise are the names of the countries that are showing the biggest increases in interest. They are not all ones you might expect!
